Under the previous system, such students would have been advised to retake the examination. However, the Ministry of Education has yet to clarify whether this will still be the case for learners under the new curriculum.
The children and their parents were evicted in September 2013 from Bukinda A and B, Bukinda 2, Kavule, Bwizibwera A and B, Kyeya A and B, Nyaruhanga, Kabirizi, Nyamigisa A and B, Katoma, and other villages in Kasonga Parish, Kyangwali Sub-county.
According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the majority of candidates in large-entry subjects scored C and D grades, while only a small number exhibited exceptional performance, earning A and B grades across various subjects.
“As such, UNEB has been informed by the Personal Data Protection Office “that publicly disclosing the names, photographs, and individual grades of learners on boards or other publicly accessible platforms exposes such learners to harassment, stigma, and emotional distress.”
"Under the competency-based assessment, there is no ranking of candidates into divisions. A candidate qualifies for a UCE certificate if they attain at least a Grade D in one subject," Odongo explained.
Barbara Akech, the Resident District Commissioner RDC launched the operation in Bata Town council where children were found at home doing domestic chores instead of going to school.
The special one-time transitional examination, administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), was a final opportunity for students who had previously failed or missed the 2023 UCE exams—the last officially scheduled under the old syllabus before Uganda transitioned to a competence-based lower secondary curriculum.
In a statement shared with colleagues, Dr. Muhwezi expressed his frustration over what he sees as an unjustified action, stating that he was instructed to hand over the office with immediate effect.
According to notice number No.1 of 2025 issued by Dr Asuman Lukwago the Secretary of the Service Commission, the teachers will appear before the Disciplinary Committee on 27th February 2025.
The arrest occurred on Monday, February 10, and was confirmed by East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, Damalie Nachuha. Nachuha stated that Kedi was taken into custody along with the director's brother, who was found at the school premises.
Betty Napeyok, the headteacher of Longalom Primary School, said they are struggling to get higher enrollment due to the alleged scholarship offers from the nearby school. She explained that the rumor affected their enrollment, with many parents withdrawing their children. "
This group of students has endured a challenging academic journey since joining Senior One in 2020. Their education began amid confusion over the curriculum rollout, characterized by inadequate teaching and learning materials and unprepared teachers.
